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Olivia Wilmink
Oct 8, 20222 min read
Biodegradable vs. Compostable
Biodegradable is a greenwashing term that can be confusing to conscious consumers, and it does not mean something is compostable.
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Kat Nigro
Apr 15, 20224 min read
Composting for Businesses: The Basics
Incorporating zero waste goals into your company's sustainability portfolio can have a significant impact.
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Olivia Wilmink
Feb 23, 20222 min read
What is greenwashing?
Green washing creates a false impression that a company or its products are environmentally friendly.
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Kat Nigro
Dec 2, 20212 min read
Who is Mike Robe?
Pardon our manners! We've yet to formally introduce our officially unofficial mascot, our freelance bacterium compostium, Mike Robe!
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Kat Nigro
Oct 31, 20212 min read
CompostNow and Better Bin Compost Join Forces
Better Bin Compost, a Cincinnati-based composting service, joined forces with CompostNow Inc, a Raleigh-based compost services company.
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Sarah Worp
Mar 2, 20202 min read
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Composting Systems
What is the difference between aerobic composting and anaerobic composting?
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Kat Nigro
Sep 30, 20181 min read
CompostNow and Food FWD Join Forces
Food FWD and CompostNow joined forces in starving landfills and building soils.
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David Paull
Apr 30, 20183 min read
The Benefits of Composting
Composting is about more than waste reduction. Composting benefits the biodiversity of our land, and supports resilient local economies.
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Kat Nigro
Oct 10, 20172 min read
CompostNow and Compostwheels Join Forces
Compostwheels LLC, an Atlanta-based compost pick-up service, announces that it has merged with CompostNow Inc.
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Kat Nigro
Mar 1, 20172 min read
CompostNow and Tilthy Rich Compost Join Forces
CompostNow and Tilthy Rich Compost decided to join forces and combine as one business.
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Kat Nigro
Mar 31, 20141 min read
46 Things You Didn't Know Were Compostable
In America, approximately 30% of the typical household waste stream is compostable.
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